College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 3, Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter 3 Review - Exercises - Page 356: 27

Answer

Quotient $Q(x)=x-2$ Remainder $R(x)=-4$.

Work Step by Step

$\frac{x^2-5x+2}{x-3}$, dividing using synthetic division: $\begin{array}{lllll} \underline{3}| & 1 & -5 & 2 & \\ & & 3 & -6 & \\ \hline & & & & \\ & 1 & -2 & -4 & \end{array}$ $(x^{2}-5x+2)\div(x-3)=x-2 $ $-\frac{4}{x-3}$. thus, Quotient is $Q(x)=x-2$ and remainder is $R(x)=-4$.
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